Remove Wood Stain From Siding

Use the sponge or cloth to scrub the stain away.

Remove wood stain from siding. To remove it dampen a soft fine grade steel wool pad with more paint stripper and rub it against the wood following the wood grain then wipe off the. If extra force is needed gently spray the siding with a pressure washer. Metal tools with sharp edges can scratch the wood so use alternatives to scrape the stripper. Put on rubber gloves.

To remove the red wood stain buy a quart of vmp naptha. Often washing the wood clear of the embedded soil is enough to clean it. With a spade or shovel clear out about 12 inches of soil downward from the bottom lip of the siding. Make sure to go with the grain of the wood when scrubbing or scraping.

If necessary use a steel wool pad to scrub on areas where the stain layer is not falling away with scraping. Blot it with a rag rather than wiping to avoid smearing it. It will reactivate the stain. Apply the mixture to the stain and let it set for 5 minutes.

Sponge or old cloths. Mix 3 4 cup of oxalic acid granules and 1 gallon of hot water. Opt for the gentlest cleaning methods first before resorting to chemical based cleaners to reduce the use of harsh or potentially hazardous chemicals. The stripper by behr or other stain stripper that is safe for vinyl siding.

Removing it while wet is easier than when dry. Spray the cleaner onto the stained areas and allow it to set for 20 30 minutes. Wipe the surface with a damp cloth to remove any remaining material. Scrub the wood stain from the vinyl siding with a soft sponge.

With a garden hose and nozzle spray one section of the stained wood siding from the top down. Dab up fresh stain as soon as you spot it on the siding. Stripper is available at home depot or other hardware stores that sell behr products. Use a putty knife or plastic scraper to gently scrape away the stripper residue and stain layer from the wood s surface.

Steps to remove the stain.